El Rancho

I truly didn't understand why this place was so packed and busy until I had a bite into my first Gordita. Every table was taken and there was a huge line at the cashier. The place is not fancy or high end at all but it seems to be these overlooked restaurants that serve the best food! I don't even know how I will ever forget about those Gordita's. It's sad because it was my first time every trying them and they set the standard way too high. I got the ones with peppers and cheese and I tried the ones with Birria meat and they were both so good! I ended up ordering the peppers and cheese Gordita's to go to take back home with us! EVERYTIME I will pass by Wichita, I will stop at El Rancho! Thank y'all :)

The best barbacoa in town! Have the breakfast plate, the menudo, gorditas or the lonche. It's all good authentic Mexican food!

Best place for barbacoa tacos and menudo! Must go early in the morning as it is always super busy. Very authentic and fresh. I always buy in bulk for family. Good place to eat there to and family friendly but it is more convenient for me to pick up early and take home for everyone.

Overpriced, small potion size. Food was okay but did not wowed me! Ordered Guisado Rojo burrito and two Chili Relleno and some tortillas. Burrito was small pork tasted okay. Chili Relleno was too cheesy and oily and less flavor inside chilis. Couldn't finish the mean because it was too oily. Will not return.

Authentic Mexican food. This is the place to go. Three generations in this review from the east coast to the west coast this place is one to bookmark. Gorditas and Tamales were exceptional. Even the rice and beans make the trip out here worthwhile.

Delicious authentic barbacoa. Always order the pound you get fresh tortillas and toppings.

This is my top 3 places to go try in KS period. There aren't that many taquerias around Wichita so I definitely recommend this. This gives off a hole in the wall type vibe with cheap prices and good portions.The first thing that I'd have to recommend is their popular gorditas. And noooo these aren't even close to how Taco Bell does theirs. HAHA! I loooove their red meat and their taco tray that is basically like a half pound of barbacoa with a tray of cilantros, onions, and limes. Simple but delicious! their portions will not fail you. I was totally full off four gorditas: red meat, two chicharrones, and cheesy pepper! Now let me rewind and tell you about these gorditas. These are similar to a Papusa which are masa based tortilla with fried beans, chicharron, and cheese all melted inside. The gordita is a similar masa tortilla that pockets the stuffing inside while it has a small slit opening to see the filling. For $2 these are so worth the try. I'm so jealous that we don't have these back home, or at least I haven't seen any YET! I can just sit down and keep eating these like nothing.The we have their highly popular taco-making entree. My gf recommended me to order this because I it's not only delicious but I get to make my own. Now I have to remind you that El Rancho does NOT serve carne asada so this may be a big deal to us Cali folks. We love our steaks back home! They specifically cater to making probably the best barbacoa around town. It really was great! the meat is shredded and marinated lightly but enough to taste the adobo-type mix. The hint of cumin and bay leaves all mixed with a light chipotle sauce had made this meat on point. Now idk if theres more or less to it, but their barbacoa is tender and moist. The experience of just scooping whatever amount into a corn tortilla and and topping it off with fresh onion-cilantro with a pinch of fresh lime! YUMMMM! LOVE IT!I will def be coming back for more the next time I'm in KS!Thanks MiMi!

I remember the first time I went to this restaurants; there were many locals packed into this small building I knew it would be good. This time around the restaurant expanded and opened the other side of the building, so it more spacious and able to fit larger groups. We ordered two pounds of Barbacoa with tortillas. It's also served with shredded cabbage and cilantro, onions, and lime. The meat was packed with flavor and extremely tender. The value is great and can feed 4+ people. They have a red and green sauce that I believe is homemade. Service could be better. Waitress got our drinks and brought the food and she never returned to fill the waters up.

Menu is confusing if you're a gringo but food is delicious! I had a chile relleno and my husband had a green chile torta.

I visited El Rancho on Broadway,and was very disappointed in the service. My husband I watched as the staff waited on mexican customer's that came in after us. We finally flagged a waitress down,I wish we would have left. The food was greasey and salty,not worth the wait or trouble.